Signal Words

Question 1

Therefore, because, thus, if… then

Answer 1

Cause - Effect

Question 2

It follows, hence, for this reason, since and furthermore

Answer 2

Cause - Effect

Question 3

Give 3 examples of Cause-Effect Signal Words.

Answer 3

Therefore, because, thus, if…then, it follows, hence, for this reason, since, furthermore.

Question 4

But, however, on the other hand, yet, either….or

Answer 4

Compare and contrast Signal Words

Question 5

While, Unless, even if, in comparison, although, still ,

Answer 5

Compare / Contrast Signal Words

Question 6

Despite, on the contrary, likewise, notwithstanding, nevertheless, regardless

Answer 6

Compare/ Contrast Signal Words

Question 7

Give 3 examples of comapre and contrast Signal Words

Answer 7

But, however, on the other hand, yet, either… or, while, unless, even if, in comparison, although, still, despite, on the contrary, likewise, notwithstanding, nevertheless, regardless

Question 8

On, now, before, after, later, formerly, meanwhile, previously, to begin with

Answer 8

Time / Sequence Signaling Words